NabiRN

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  1. Know it all scrub techs

    NabiRN replied to rbs105's topic in Operating Room

    Kimbalips, Regarding the particular case that I mentioned in my message, the patient was not at risk. It was just the physician's preference that I pointed out to the nurse. Anyhow, if I do see that...

  2. At what point are you too old?

    NabiRN replied to cinja's topic in Operating Room

    Where I used to work, there were at least 5 nurses in their 60's. One per diem nurse was 74 and she was collecting social security while making $60-65/hr when she was in the OR. All the nurses want...

  3. Nursing Students, prepare to get a job!!!

    NabiRN replied to kitten0509's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Curious if nursing schools are preparing new grads for the current job market. Most of us thought there was a nursing shortage (even in Mass) when I started nursing school in 2005. No one in nursing...

  4. Problem with scrub techs!

    NabiRN replied to justjenny's topic in Operating Room

    I am a new nurse grad who is going through Peri-Op 101 with several veteran nurses from med-surg and ICU. Our facility has 25 operating rooms. I also have 4 years of experience as a certified surgical...

  5. union vs non-union hospital

    NabiRN replied to NabiRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I left the union hospital and went to work with a non-union hospital. I find good people at both hospitals but there's no recognition for people who try to do their personal best at a union hospital....

  6. union vs non-union hospital

    NabiRN posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Wondering what is your opinion on union vs non-union hospital. I am a new grad and got an offer from a non-union hospital. I will be getting an offer from my current employer which has a union. Would...

  7. new grads in boston hospitals??

    NabiRN replied to quincy24's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thank you for everyone's input. I can understand how credentials are important especially in working in a multi-disciplinary team environment. If I have a choice, I prefer to learn on the job....

  8. new grads in boston hospitals??

    NabiRN replied to quincy24's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    You made a good point. I have BS, MS in chemistry and associate in nursing. I am thinking about going for my BSN but I cannot see how I can be a better nurse by taking the courses in BSN programs. I...

  9. UMASS Boston RN-BSN Online update

    NabiRN replied to gerry79's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Erica, I did not observe the conditions as a student nurse. I am sorry for the misunderstanding. I go to the LTC discussion board and it seems that many nurses are not happy at LTC. In addition, I...

  10. UMASS Boston RN-BSN Online update

    NabiRN replied to gerry79's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thank you, Gerry. I have BS and MS in chemistry and have been thinking about getting BSN or MSN. Both require so much time and so many courses in nursing theories. I work in the operating room but...

  11. UMASS Boston RN-BSN Online update

    NabiRN replied to gerry79's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, Gerry, I would love to hear more about your experience with the online program at UMASS Boston. Do you have to follow their time frame to stay in the program?

  12. Bummed Out- Leaving OR

    NabiRN replied to Joe Nurse's topic in Operating Room

    I agree with what others said about your short period of orientation. They may be setting you up to fail. But if you hang in there for several more months, you may have a better chance to get a job in...

  13. Need Surgical Tech Info

    NabiRN replied to TiggerBelly's topic in Operating Room

    I am a certified surgical technologist (CST) and I just finished nursing school and passed the board. My employer is creating a nursing position for me in the OR. Here's my take on this issue as I...

  14. Know it all scrub techs

    NabiRN replied to rbs105's topic in Operating Room

    I have been a certified surgical technologist for four years. I also just passed the NCLEX and hope to land a nursing job in the OR. There are many know it all surgical technologists in the OR...

  15. Took the boards today.... :-(

    NabiRN replied to SoulShine75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!

  16. i took the nclex yesterday ..265 questions!!

    NabiRN replied to airhead's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also got 265 - finished with 2 minutes left. I was not prepared to take the test - especially not for 6 hours and 265 questions. But I passed. So hang in

  17. How do you apply for take NCLEX again

    NabiRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took NCLEX yesterday and did all 265 questions. I don't know the result but I am pretty sure that I had failed. Do I contact my nursing board to take the test again? Do I need to contact my nursing...

  18. How do you apply for take NCLEX again

    NabiRN replied to NabiRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for your support and info. I did pass with 265 Q. I just can't believe it. Good luck to